In reply to Rob T et al:
 
I trust that you initially contacted Doug and received a reply before  
posting your diatribe on the state of our beekeeping here.
Figures I will not  quote, but I can say this, that we here in Canada  are 
fortunate to have a system amongst us which has allowed us to put in place  
solutions for the problems we encounter and that  works on solution for  impending 
situations.
To mention a few--the likes of Winston, Szabo,Nasr, Guszman, McRory, OBA  
techtransfer team et al in government and research have collectively given us  
the tools and legislation to counter the main problems that we face.
Those who use these tools will have an easier time that those who do  not.
The proper use of the tools along with a good knowledge of  beekeeping is 
called management.
Problems are created OR compounded by mismanagement -(  
neglect/irresponsibility, stupidity, or greed).
Then the variables become so great that time becomes the key  factor.
CCD has too many variables.
 
Man is his own destiny.
 
Walter 
Ontario
 
 




   

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